LONG-TERM MISSING PERSON – COLD CASE REVIEW: JANTEYL JOHNSON (2010)

Janteyl Johnson was reported missing on February 4, 2010, from her home in the unit block of Winterhaven Drive in Newark. She has not been seen or heard from since. It is believed that Janteyl may have traveled out of state, possibly to Pennsylvania or Texas.

Missing Person Details:

Victim: Janteyl Johnson

Age at Time of Disappearance: 15

Height: 5’2”

Weight: 120 lbs.

Hair: Black

Eyes: Brown

If you have any information regarding this case, please contact the New Castle County Division of Police Criminal Investigations Unit at 302-395-8110 or email Missing@Newcastlede.gov

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DETECTIVES ARREST TWO AFTER TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO DRUG SEIZURE

(New Castle, DE 19720) – On Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at approximately 2:55 p.m., Detectives assigned to the Active Crime Trends Team were conducting proactive patrols in the Wilton Boulevard corridor when they initiated a traffic stop for a violation involving a white Nissan Altima on Ridley Court.

During the stop, detectives identified the occupants as the driver, Marcus Crawford, 37, and the passenger, Keenan Black, 25, both of New Castle. Detectives determined that Crawford was operating the vehicle without a valid driver’s license.

Detectives subsequently established probable cause and conducted a search of the vehicle. During the search, detectives recovered 98 bags of suspected heroin/fentanyl, approximately 14 grams of crack cocaine, and approximately 139 grams of marijuana. Detectives also recovered suspected drug paraphernalia and proceeds believed to be associated with illegal narcotics activity.

Both individuals were taken into custody and transported to New Castle County Police Headquarters, where they were charged as follows:

Marcus Crawford was charged with:

  • Two felony counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance, Tier 2
  • Two felony counts of Possession With Intent to Deliver, Tier 2
  • One misdemeanor count of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
  • One misdemeanor count of Driving While Suspended or Revoked
  • One traffic violation for Failure to Signal Continuously

Crawford was arraigned in Justice of the Peace Court 2 and committed to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution after failing to post $19,102 secured bail.

Keenan Black was charged with:

  • One felony count of Possession of a Controlled Substance
  • One misdemeanor count of Possession of Marijuana Other Than Personal Use

Black was arraigned in Justice of the Peace Court 2 and released after posting $5,100 secured bail.

Marcus Crawford – (37)

Keenan Black – (25)

DEATH INVESTIGATION IN OAK HILL- UPDATE

(Wilmington, DE 19805) On Monday, February 2, 2026, following an extensive weeks-long investigation into the death of 64-year-old Linda Stevenson, Detectives from the Division’s Criminal Investigations Unit, in coordination with the Delaware Department of Justice, presented the case to a grand jury. As a result, an indictment was returned by the New Castle County Superior Court charging 77-year-old William Stevenson with Murder in the First Degree.

Once the indictment was obtained, Detectives responded to Stevenson’s residence in the 1300 block of Idlewood Road and took him into custody without incident.

William Stevenson was transported to New Castle County Police Headquarters, where he was charged with the following crime:

  • One felony count of Murder in the First Degree.

William Stevenson was arraigned at Justice of the Peace Court 2 and committed to the Howard Young Correctional Institution after failing to post $500,000.00 cash bail.

William Stevenson – (77)